Accident 200246WL60832

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 July 2002 at 20:01 a fatal collision occurred near A 21, B 2079, Royal Tunbridge Wells involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 300, honda vfr800f) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.064659, 0.440225

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200246WL60832
Police Reference 46WL60832
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 21
Second Road B 2079
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 543
Highway Authority E10000016
LSOA Code E01024804

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA VFR800F
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.